Mount Meru (4,566m), located in Arusha National Park, is Tanzania’s second-highest peak. The 4-day trek is the recommended itinerary as it allows for better acclimatization and a more relaxed pace compared to the 3-day option. Climbers enjoy scenic trails through lush rainforest, wildlife encounters, and panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the summit. Accommodation is in mountain huts along the route.
Itinerary
• Drive from Arusha/Moshi to Momella Gate (1,500m).
• Register, meet your guide, armed ranger, and porters.
• Trek through forest with giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, and birds.
• Trekking time: 4–5 hours.
• Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
• Steady ascent through montane forest and moorland.
• Arrive at Saddle Hut by afternoon.
• Optional hike to Little Meru (3,820m) for acclimatization.
• Trekking time: 3–5 hours.
• Overnight at Saddle Hut.
• Begin summit push around 2:00 am.
• Pass Rhino Point (3,800m) and Cobra Point (4,350m) before reaching Socialist Peak (4,566m) for sunrise.
• Enjoy incredible views of Kilimanjaro and the Rift Valley.
• Descend back to Saddle Hut for brunch, then continue to Miriakamba Hut.
• Trekking time: 10–12 hours.
• Overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
• Easy descent through the forest to Momella Gate.
• Say farewell to the crew and transfer back to Arusha/Moshi.
• Trekking time: 2–3 hours.
